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mixed metaphor
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mixed metaphor
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mixed metaphor
noun
plural
mixed metaphors
mixed metaphor
noun
plural
mixed metaphors
Learner's definition of MIXED METAPHOR
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a metaphor that combines different images or ideas in a way that is foolish or illogical
“If we want to get ahead we'll have to iron out the remaining bottlenecks” is an example of a
mixed metaphor
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